Mid-Season Maintenance

Mid-Season Maintenance is Important for The Best Performance and Life Expectancy for Your Mower

Do you have a riding lawn mower that is working well but may be showing some signs of wear due to a large amount of rain or an increased amount of mowing? Are you spending more time mowing then you did last spring? Or is your lawn looking ragged and uneven after mowing? Maybe the Honda or Kohler engine you have seems to be lacking in power.

If you are experiencing any of these problems, then it’s time to perform some mid-season maintenance on your riding lawn mower.

Here are a few tips to help keep your mower running properly.

Riding Lawn Mower Maintenance Tip #1: Change the Oil

Oil will break down when exposed to heat. This reduces the lubricity of the oil. When the this happens, the engine will begin to wear excessively. Husqvarna, Walker, Kioti, and Grasshopper all recommend the oil be changed in their riding lawn mowers every 40 hours, or at the very least once a year. With the extended mowing season, a second oil change for the year will prolong engine life.

Riding Lawn Mower Maintenance Tip #2: Check the Air Filter

Kohler and Honda engines like a lot of good clean air. If your engine seems sluggish, pull out the air filter and see how dirty it is. If you find a lot of dust and dirt make sure to replace it. You should notice a big improvement in your engine’s performance.

Riding Lawn Mower Maintenance Tip #3: Sharpen or Replace the Blades

Sharp blades leave a clean, good-looking lawn. If you notice skippers and a ragged look after you are finished mowing, chances are your blades are dull. Inspect your blades and sharpen them as needed to improve performance.

Riding Lawn Mower Maintenance Tip # 4: Clean Your Mower Weekly

A clean riding lawn mower will perform much better. Keep the deck clean to make sure it discharges evenly. You should also clear any debris off the engine to help it run cooler. You’ll be amazed at how a quick weekly cleaning can vastly improve the performance of your mower.

Call Nolt's Power Equipment for All Your Mower Service and Maintenance Needs

Don’t have time to perform your own maintenance? Or maybe you’d feel more comfortable having the pros take care of it.

Nolt’s Power Equipment services all kinds of mowers, such as commercial mowers, residential mowers, zero turn mowers, stand on mowers, riding lawn mowers, and walk behind mowers. We have a number of different locations you can visit, including Carlisle, York, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Harrisburg, and Hershey.

Give us a call today, or stop by one of our stores, to have our team take a look at your mower.